# Match Record: 5/12 - Advanced Fixed Partner (2026-05-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:49:45
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5119317322
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 5/12 - Advanced Fixed Partner
- **Location:** The Picklr Denton 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.79)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **John Taylor** (DUPR ID: RZDX6E) - Rating: 3.723, Location: Fort Worth, TX, US
- **Shane Coleman** (DUPR ID: V4LVR5) - Rating: 3.530, Location: Weatherford, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Rita Di Lena** (DUPR ID: ZNKRPP) - Rating: 3.994, Location: Little Elm, TX, US
- **ajay salla** (DUPR ID: EWMGPE) - Rating: 3.898, Location: Northlake, TX, US

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